二木式腹式呼吸法について

Abstract

This paper examines (1) the profile of Dr. Kenzo Futaki, (2) why he advocated the abdominal breathing method, and the purpose and effects of the method, (3) how the Futaki breathing method is performed, and (4) how it compares with the Okada method. The Futaki breathing method involves abdominal breathing, and was originally advocated because anyone could use it. Futaki clearly indicated that his method was not original, but was inspired by, and borrowed from, Atsutane Hirata's method. Hirata's method is a return to an Eastern style of breathing technique, as compared to the practices of the time, which were largely Western-inspired training methods, i.e. with little emphasis on breathing at all. Futaki was a boy of frail constitution until he tried Hirata's method when he was 16-17 years old. He attributed his newfound health to this method. Later he became a doctor, and researched the method further. He found medical/scientific support for the Hirata method. The Futaki method, abdominal breathing, differs significantly from the Okada method, known as reverse breathing or chest-type breathing.